near to Parkhurst, Isle of Wight, Great Britain

Ryde Queen, Medina River, Isle of Wight

Sadly the "Ryde Queen", a once magnificent Paddle Steamer had been left to rot, after an unsuccessful venture to use it as a disco/nightclub. This photograph was taken in 1996, I dread to think what the vessel looks like now.

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SZ5091 : Paddle steamer "Ryde" This vessel has suffered further deterioration and the funnel has fallen over due to failure of the steelwork over the boiler room. I have some recent views showing this spectacular wreckage and will post one or more in due course.